2008 Toyota Sienna vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sienna is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 458 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota Sienna (333 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2008 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Toyota Sienna | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Sienna | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3456 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |